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Figcaption: a visible explanation for a figure

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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HTML figcaption describes the contents of its parent figure. The figure may be an image, diagram or other self-contained illustration.

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HTML figcaption describes the contents of its parent figure. The figure may be an image, diagram or other self-contained illustration. [1]

A caption does not automatically replace suitable image alt text. They can serve different purposes: visible context beneath the figure and a text alternative for essential visual information. Review them together without unnecessary duplication.

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  1. [1] MDN — HTML figcaption ↗